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Commercial Electric 110-220V AC/DC Voltage Tester with GFCI Outlet Tester ($3.60 w/ Free HD Store Pickup)

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It appears to be the regular price, but it has hundreds of good reviews with a 4.4 star avg and at only $3.60 for both items, it's cheaper than almost any other GFCI tester. This tests ground as well. Some of the cheap testers just test proper connection, so definitely seems like a good deal.

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  • Check voltage quickly and safely with the 110/220 VAC Voltage Tester from Commercial Electric VT-8900R. Designed to help achieve an actual reading from the outlet to identify output and prevent overage. Indicator light shines when it detects a 110-Volt or 220-Volt.
  • 2-level voltage tester checks for 110 and 220 VAC/VDC
  • Easy to use and no battery require
  • Built-in test lead for easy measure
  • LED indication lights glow if detects
  • Note: product may vary by store
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It appears to be the regular price, but it has hundreds of good reviews with a 4.4 star avg and at only $3.60 for both items, it's cheaper than almost any other GFCI tester. This tests ground as well. Some of the cheap testers just test proper connection, so definitely seems like a good deal.

Product Overview
  • Check voltage quickly and safely with the 110/220 VAC Voltage Tester from Commercial Electric VT-8900R. Designed to help achieve an actual reading from the outlet to identify output and prevent overage. Indicator light shines when it detects a 110-Volt or 220-Volt.
  • 2-level voltage tester checks for 110 and 220 VAC/VDC
  • Easy to use and no battery require
  • Built-in test lead for easy measure
  • LED indication lights glow if detects
  • Note: product may vary by store
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Comme...03851-_-N&

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Dec 21, 2021
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wowlit
Dec 21, 2021
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Sold out
Dec 21, 2021
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prakax
Dec 21, 2021
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The line that all Slickdealers hate to read - "This item is not available in any stores within 100 miles of xxxxx."
Dec 21, 2021
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nextra3
Dec 21, 2021
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Quote from cookmyself :
How does the button work?

I wish I have the tester plugged and immediately showing the result, instead of me pushing the button to see the result.
it wil pop the gfi
Dec 21, 2021
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nextra3
Dec 21, 2021
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Quote from nextra3 :
it wil pop the gfi
you can test a gfi outlet that way
Dec 21, 2021
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Tbl5143
Dec 21, 2021
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Quote from njguy545 :
I used this and got electrocuted and spent 3 nights in the hospital, beware before using
I'm also curious as to how. Faulty product or user error? I mean I can see how this might be dangerous on an exposed outlet or inside a panel, but seems like no more dangerous than working with a volt meter? In either case, shouldn't a breaker or GFI have kicked in pretty quickly, limiting such a severe shock? I'm no expert, of course...
Dec 21, 2021
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SMEG
Dec 21, 2021
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Quote from njguy545 :
I used this and got electrocuted and spent 3 nights in the hospital, beware before using
you were doing wrong then.
Dec 21, 2021
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aleko
Dec 21, 2021
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Quote from Tbl5143 :
I'm also curious as to how. Faulty product or user error? I mean I can see how this might be dangerous on an exposed outlet or inside a panel, but seems like no more dangerous than working with a volt meter? In either case, shouldn't a breaker or GFI have kicked in pretty quickly, limiting such a severe shock? I'm no expert, of course...
A breaker doesn't know if it's sending 20amps to you or your toaster unless it's a GFI breaker which are typically only in bathrooms and kitchens. So if he was testing any other outlet in his house he's gonna fry

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ElatedStep5688
Dec 21, 2021
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Quote from orangedawg :
I have an older home that just has some two prong outlet. Would I just get one of those two prong to three prong adapters to make this work for those? Suggestions?

Thanks!
If you do that it will always read as open ground. That's what those 2 prong recepticals are - they lack a ground. I have some of those in my home and I'm in the process of changing them over to CCGI outlets which I just feel is a bit more safe than those adapters.
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JakeW3302
Dec 21, 2021
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Quote from ElatedStep5688 :
If you do that it will always read as open ground. That's what those 2 prong recepticals are - they lack a ground. I have some of those in my home and I'm in the process of changing them over to CCGI outlets which I just feel is a bit more safe than those adapters.
Does that require rewiring of house? I'm hoping no?
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ElatedStep5688
Dec 21, 2021
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Quote from JakeW3302 :
Does that require rewiring of house? I'm hoping no?
No. That's why it's the option I went with. On YouTube if you search something like "change 2 prong outlet to 3" you'll see many good videos how to do it.
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JakeW3302
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Quote from ElatedStep5688 :
No. That's why it's the option I went with. On YouTube if you search something like "change 2 prong outlet to 3" you'll see many good videos how to do it.
Thanks gave you some rep points
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Dvaren
Dec 21, 2021
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Buying a $3 electrical tester to do electrical work is about on par with buying your parachute from the dollar store.....
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Tbl5143
Dec 21, 2021
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Quote from aleko :
A breaker doesn't know if it's sending 20amps to you or your toaster unless it's a GFI breaker which are typically only in bathrooms and kitchens. So if he was testing any other outlet in his house he's gonna fry
Yeah but wouldn't it send more than 20 amps to your body (because you're grounded) and then trip the breaker? The GFI from what I understand just measures whether a certain amount leaks to ground (through you) that should have gone through neutral and if it leaks more than that threshold then it should trip it in a matter of a few milliseconds, probably faster than a regular breaker. Or is your body enough of a resistor that it won't pump 20 amps through and therefore wouldn't trip a regular breaker? I'm not an expert of course, just curious.
Last edited by Tbl5143 December 21, 2021 at 01:08 PM.

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